Navigating the Factor Zoo: The Science of Quantitative Investing by Michael Zhan

Description: Navigating the Factor Zoo by Michael Zhang, Tao Lu, Chuan Shi Bridging the gap between theoretical asset pricing and industry practices in factors and factor investing, Zhang et al. provides a comprehensive treatment of factors, along with industry insights on practical factor development. A useful resource for investment management professionals and students in quantitative finance. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Bridging the gap between theoretical asset pricing and industry practices in factors and factor investing, Zhang et al. provides a comprehensive treatment of factors, along with industry insights on practical factor development.Chapters cover a wide array of topics, including the foundations of quantamentals, the intricacies of market beta, the significance of statistical moments, the principles of technical analysis, and the impact of market microstructure and liquidity on trading. Furthermore, it delves into the complexities of tail risk and behavioral finance, revealing how psychological factors affect market dynamics. The discussion extends to the sophisticated use of option trading data for predictive insights and the critical differentiation between outcome uncertainty and distribution uncertainty in financial decision-making. A standout feature of the book is its examination of machine learnings role in factor investing, detailing how it transforms data preprocessing, factor discovery, and model construction. Overall, this book provides a holistic view of contemporary financial markets, highlighting the challenges and opportunities in harnessing alternative data and machine learning to develop robust investment strategies.This book would appeal to investment management professionals and trainees. It will also be of use to graduate and upper undergraduate students in quantitative finance, factor investing, asset management and/or trading. Author Biography Michael Zhang is the founder of Super Quantum Fund. He has over 20 years of experience in quantitative investing. He publishes in the most prestigious academic journals and has been highly cited. He holds a PhD from MIT, an MSc, and two bachelors degrees from Tsinghua University.Tao Lu is the CEO of Super Quantum Fund. He has extensive practical experience in portfolio management through quantitative methods and leading quantitative research teams. He holds a PhD from the Chinese University of Hong Kong and two bachelors degrees from Tsinghua University.Chuan Shi is the chief data scientist at Beijing Liangxin Investment Management, specializing in factor investing, portfolio allocation, and risk management. He holds a PhD from MIT and bachelors and masters degrees from Tsinghua University. He is the lead author of "Factor Investing: Methodology and Practice." Table of Contents Table of ContentsPrefaceChapter 1. Factor InvestingChapter 2. QuantamentalsChapter 3. Statistical Moments as FactorsChapter 4. Market BetaChapter 5. Technical Analysis FactorsChapter 6. Microstructure and LiquidityChapter 7. Tail RiskChapter 8. Behavioral FinanceChapter 9. Option InformationChapter 10. UncertaintyChapter 11. Alternative DataChapter 12. Machine Learning in Factor InvestingEpilogue Review This book delivers a rigorous and stimulating discussion of fundamental questions. What does a human know that a machine learning algorithm cannot possibly know and vice versa? When does a serious investor know enough to act and when does the irreducible uncertainty lead to caution? This book offers a deeply insightful window into the modern frontier, and how to think about balancing sophisticated algorithms with practical challenges at the edges.Shane Greenstein, PhDProfessorHarvard Business SchoolFactor investing is the cornerstone of active portfolio management. For both students and investment professionals, this book provides a comprehensive analysis of the foundations of factor investing as well as practical implementation. Importantly, the authors detail not just the investment opportunities but also the risks. Recommended.Campbell Harvey, PhDProfessorDuke UniversityInformation technology has transformed most areas of finance, including driving the growth of quantitative investing. This book provides a survey of the different kinds of data and factors behind this trend. The books overview of the science, art, technology, and techniques helps the reader comprehensively understand the current knowledge frontier while pointing out future directions for research and practice. Terrence Hendershott, PhDProfessorUniversity of California, BerkeleyIt is instantly clear that the authors combine deep academic knowledge with a wealth of practical market experience. What really sets this book apart, however, is that they are not just telling you what used to work in the past, but try to look to the future – what new methods and ways of thinking will deepen our understanding of financial markets.Yuriy Nevmyvaka, PhDManaging Director, Head of Machine Learning Research, Morgan StanleyIvory Tower meets Wall Street – Tapping into their wealth of knowledge and experience as both academics and hedge fund managers, the authors cover a multitude of factors that affect returns in the financial market. Packed with academic rigor and practical relevance, this is an important and compelling read. Michael Saunders, PhDProfessor Stanford UniversityA well-curated exploration of factor investing, systematically charting a map of important sources of financial returns. It is a solid treatment of how certainty can be generated from the uncertain financial world and an essential read for practitioners and students seeking a deeper understanding of quantitative investing.Feng Zhu, PhDProfessorHarvard Business School Details ISBN103276841X Author Chuan Shi Pages 296 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Year 2024 ISBN-10 103276841X ISBN-13 9781032768410 Format Paperback Imprint Routledge Subtitle The Science of Quantitative Investing Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Alternative 9781032768434 Illustrations 13 Tables, black and white; 21 Halftones, black and white; 21 Illustrations, black and white Audience Tertiary & Higher Education DEWEY 332.632042 Publication Date 2024-12-09 UK Release Date 2024-12-09 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 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